| Intro | Ghanaian actor/movie maker | ||
| A.K.A. | Idikoko | ||
| Is |
Actor Comedian Filmmaker Documentary filmmaker |
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| From | Ghana | ||
| Type |
Film, TV, Stage & Radio Humor |
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| Gender | male | ||
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Augustine Abbey, also known as Idikoko, is a Ghanaian actor and movie maker known for comedy. His is also known for his main roles as a house boy or gate man. He has produced and starred in a BBC documentary and also directed and produced a film on HIV and AIDS in partnership with UNESCO and Esi Sutherland-Addy’s MMOFRA Foundation.
He runs Great Idikoko Ventures and is married to fellow actress Linda Quashiga. He attended Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School.
Awards and nominations
Augustine Abbey has won the following awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Arts Council of Ghana | Best Juvenile Actor | Won | |
| 1988 | The Game | Leisure Awards | Best Script | Won |
| 1989 | Leisure Awards | Best Script, Best Actor and TV Personality of the Year | Won | |
| 1999 | Alokodongo | Best NAFTI Actor | Won | |
| Ingratitude | Festival of Nations – Australia | Best Film and Video | Nominated |